Chalinochromis brichardi
Chalinochromis brichardi Poll, 1974
Chalinochromis brichardi
photo by Barberis, C.


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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 9; dH range: 9 - 19
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika, lake-wide distribution (Ref. 5610, 95611).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Rubble-dweller; builds nest on the rubble; feeds on invertebrates growing on the rocks which are hidden by the biocover (Ref. 6770). Associated with rocky habitat and unlike C. cyanophleps it is not very shy (Ref. 95611).
IUCN Red List Status: Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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